Orthotist and Prosthetist II en Src

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

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Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, developmentally appropriate orthotic care to infants, toddlers, preschool, school-aged, and adolescent patients who require intervention.

• Assist the physician and clinic team in the design and development of new and innovative orthotic devices based on patient needs.

• Documents in Epic / OPIE in a thorough, consistent and expedient manner so as to assure we are in compliance with Hospital, Departmental, State and Federal guidelines.  (Documentation should be completed within 24 hours 90% of the time.  Prosthetic L-Codes and Justifications should be completed within one week from casting 90% of the time.)

• Participates actively in supporting, implementing, and educating Residents or other staff as appropriate regarding new technology. (Examples include learning to fit high-end O&P devices or helping to improve knowledge and use of Epic, Opie, etc.)

• Attend clinics of various disciplines to assist the clinic team in formulating treatment plans.

• Take negative impressions, scans, or measurements, and modify molds for fabrication and perform all follow-up care.

• Obtain optimum fit and alignment of all orthotic devices.

• Work as a team member with our clinical and technical staff for the treatment of all orthotic patients.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelors required/Masters preferred degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

• Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics with the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics inc. or obtained within 6 months of employment.

• Basic LIfe Support Certification required.

• Must have current license to practice as an Orthotist and Prosthetist in the state of Texas by the Texas Board of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) or obtain within 6 months of employment.

• Must remain in good standing with ABC and TDLR by meeting all MCE requirements and codes of ethical conduct.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage a constant influx of activity.

• Previous experience, particularly in pediatrics preferred.

Working Environment

• Working conditions: Inside

• Working Position: Sitting, Standing, Walking

• Physical Demands: Very Heavy

• Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Repetitive Movement, & Stooping/Kneeling/Bending

• An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: Between 75-100 lbs

• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Speaking, Feeling, Smelling

• An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Loud noise, Chemical hazards, and Respiratory hazards